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Wales Rally GB  4 to 7 Dec

Wales Rally GB is the final round of the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship. Now in its 76th year, the rally is one of the UK’s leading sporting events, boasting an unrivalled history and legacy. The event attracts the world’s elite rally drivers who will descend on Wales for this legendary sporting encounter from 4-7 December 2008.  [more]

Williamson     -     6 Dec
Aberdeen and District Motor Club are organising the last round of the championship, the Williamson Rally, on Saturday 6th December 2008, starting at Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt. Regs and entry form.

Hangover   -   3 Jan 2009
Blow away the Christmas and New Years excesses with a days motorsport at Stobs Camp, Hawick. Dig the car out of the garage and come along to HBCCs 'Hangover' on Saturday 3rd January 2009, 10:00 arrival for 11:00 start. Regs soon.
Contact - jason@itfc01.fsnet.co.uk.


HBCC marshals ready for action

Events Calendar
This column will publicise other motorsport events around Scotland, and northern England. If you would like your event featured here then email details to
 Jim Paterson@btinternet.com

Hangover Autotest - 3 January
Blow away the Christmas and New Years excesses with a days motorsport at Stobs Camp, Hawick. Dig the car out of the garage and come along to HBCCs 'Hangover' on Saturday 3rd January 2009, 10:00 arrival for 11:00 start.
Using sections of this years successful Stobs Classic, the 'Hangover' will be suitable for all vehicles, standard road or more prepared machines. A full days enjoyment is guaranteed for a bargain price of £15 (including a full years HBCC membership).
Regulations coming soon, all enquiries to jason@itfc01.fsnet.co.uk.

MSA eWheels November Newsletter
Roundup of the latest news from the desk of Alan Dean-Lewis at the MSA .[more].

Forth Bridges Rally - 8 November
Mike Bliss and Cath Woodman from Bedford, won the Inter Association Forth Bridges Rally in their Vauxhall Astra. Organised jointly by HBCC, Scotia Cross Country Motorsport Club and Edinburgh University Motor Sport Club the event attracted 19 starters from all round the UK and Ireland. Full story soon. [results]

MSA confirms Scottish IRC round in 2009
MSA Performance Director and former World Rally Champion co-driver, Robert Reid, joined Scotland`s First Minister, the Rt Hon Alec Salmond MSP, at the announcement of a Scottish round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) in 2009. The announcement of the event, secured by EventScotland the national events agency working in partnership with Stirling and Perth and Kinross Councils, was made by the First Minister who confirmed that Scotland will stage the final round of the prestigious IRC from 19-21 November next year, forming a centrepiece event within the Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrations. [more]

10 - 11 Jan 2009
Autosport International, the world’s biggest motorsport show, provides a perfect start to the season with the NEC Birmingham filled with exciting cars, drivers and motorsport personalities. The upcoming show promises a fresh look with a new layout [more]

Vatanen, Mikkola, Waldegard and Blomqvist all look set to pay tribute to Colin by competing in MK 2 Escorts on this years McRae Stages Rally. Many others will be there but no confirmation of who as yet. Dave Richards will navigate Ari.

McRae Stages - 27 September
Jason Ferry organised a team of marshals from the club to cover Stage 4 Griffin, on Saturday 27 September. Quite a change to mark time cards for some of the world greats, like Ari Vatanen, Bjorn Waldegaard and many others. [more]

BEN UNVEILS 2008 CHRISTMAS CARDS
BEN's 2008 Christmas Card Collection includes a range of automotive designs, which have been individually commissioned from artists Richard Wheatland, Martin Williams and Derek Roberts.
For the first time ever, there will be a mixed pack, featuring an assortment of BEN's most popular designs from the past. To view BEN's 2008 Collection, please visit BEN's website.
BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries.

With origins going back to 1928, Hawick and Border Car Club provide a range of motor sport activities across the border region. Autotest, navigational, classic and stage rallies form the core events. If you would like to join the club download an Application Form, which also gives additional information about the club now.

 

Updated 1 December 2008
Webmaster - Jim Paterson